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Yerak Family History

Yerak Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Yerk, York, Barak, Rak, Deak, Peak, Berk, Bera, Sera, Yerian

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Where is the Yerak family from?

You can see how Yerak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yerak family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Yerak's in USA. California had the highest population of Yerak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yerak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Yerak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Yerak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Yerak. For the veterans among your Yerak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerak lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2001, in the United States, Yerak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yerak in 1999 was 95, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yerak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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